Lab Safety Rating Calculations
Safety rating calculations are based on an inspection's answers to 30 target questions derived from the checklist. These target questions address the most pressing issues related to lab safety.Visit…
Incompatible Chemicals Focus Sheet
The Incompatible Chemicals Focus Sheet contains a Chemical Compatibility Chart chart adapted from the CRC Laboratory Handbook which groups various chemicals into 23 groups with…
NFPA Hazard Ratings and Permit Thresholds
The NFPA hazard rating system refers to a safety standard by the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) that outlines a hazard rating system for emergency personnel.
The NFPA 704…
Caution and Warning Signs
Caution Signs are required to be posted at the entrance to a space where hazardous materials are stored or used. The Caution Sign is based on a location's chemical inventory; it alerts emergency…
Ozone -Depleting Substances Design Guide
This information has moved to the UW Facilities Design Standard webpage.
Spill Planning and Prevention Design Guide
This information has moved to the UW Facilities Design Standard webpage.
Updated rabies safety information for field work
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) updated rabies information for University personnel who conduct field work in areas where rabies is endemic.
The updated Rabies Information includes the…
Submit your safety innovation for a lab safety award
Researchers and departments on UW campuses are constantly coming up with great new ways to address safety issues specific to their labs and workgroups.
Is your lab or department supporting a strong…
UW Food Safety Program Manual
The UW Food Safety Program Manual outlines the requirements, roles and responsibilities, and practices of the UW Food Safety Program.
2023 Lab Safety Awards and Innovations
The 2023 Laboratory Safety Awards & Innovations Event will be held on December 8, 2023, to celebrate our award recipients, lab safety innovators, and the excellent work being done in…
Updated Radiation Safety Manual now available
The UW Radiation Safety Committee approved revisions to the Radiation Safety Manual in May 2023 to reflect current Radiation Protection Program practices. The updated manual is now available for…
2023 Lab Safety Awards & Innovations Event Poster
Researchers and departments at the UW are finding new and innovative ways to address safety issues specific to their labs and workgroups. These innovations were displayed on posters at the…
UW Bothell Annual Stormwater Report
Washington State Department of Ecology Water Quality Program Stormwater Report for UW BothellRead more about stormwater management on the Stormwater page.
UW Bothell and Cascadia College Stormwater Operations and Maintenance Plan
The Stormwater Operations and Maintenance Plan for UW Bothell and Cascadia College details procedures for protecting storm water quality on the UW Bothell and Cascadia College campuses.
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UW Bothell Cascadia College Stormwater Management Program
The UW Bothell Cascadia College Stormwater Management Program describes stormwater management for the UW Bothell campus.
Read more about stormwater management on the Stormwater…
Bloodborne Pathogens
The purpose of the UW Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Program is to protect University personnel from exposure to human blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).The UW Bloodborne Pathogens…